Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning

Businesses shut in Myanmar on February 22 in a general strike called to oppose the military coup and thousands of protesters gathered in towns and cities despite a chilling message from the junta that confrontation would cost more lives. On Feb. 21, hundreds of people attended the funeral in the capital Naypyitaw of Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, a young woman who became a symbol of resistance after being shot in the head on Feb. 9 while protesting.